Intruders

Chaos swept through the Andromeda Galaxy after the Skrull Empire crumbled, an ancient dominion that had ruled over vast areas of the cosmos for eons. The fall of the Skrull Empire didn't just mark the end of a regime; it left behind a huge stretch of space, ready for the taking.

For a long time, the Skrull and Kree Empires had clashed, their battles echoing across the stars. But it was a sudden, decisive strike that brought the Skrull down, leaving remnants scattered in the emptiness of space. The Kree, now the winners, found themselves with the job of stamping out any hope of a Skrull comeback, which was easier said than done.

In the aftermath, the Andromeda Galaxy, once under Skrull control, became a tempting prize for opportunistic groups. Pirates and scavengers, attracted by the promise of wealth, swooped down on the former empire's territories like vultures to a carcass. With no central authority to keep order, chaos ruled, providing a chance for those daring enough to seize it.

In the midst of this chaos, Planet Surya, once a stronghold of the Skrull, went through a big change. Where Skrull buildings once stood, now stood grand palaces, symbols of the ambitions of new ruler. Planet Surya, with its floating islands and elegant angels, turned into a heavenly paradise, though it was built on the ruins of a fallen empire.

For three years, Caesar had led the rebuilding of Planet Surya. Under his direction, the planet flourished.

In this era, Valina had climbed up the ranks. With Caesar guiding her, she sharpened her skills, becoming a real powerhouse in the ever-changing universe.

On the day she got promoted, Valina celebrated with some top-notch wine, enjoying her new status.

Despite her impressive abilities, Valina knew that moving up further would be tough. She thought about using the reincarnation pool, wondering if it could give her the boost she needed.

With Valina and the respected Caesar leading the pack, along with three new high-level Angels— Samkiel, Azrael, and Rhamiel —their team now had a total of five top-notch fighters.

Caesar couldn't help but wonder how they stacked up against Thanos' Obsidian generals, but he held back from rushing into any conflict, trusting in the advantage they had.

Meanwhile, the lower ranks of their army were still lacking in serious firepower.

For the past three years, Caesar and the Angels had been active on and off. They traveled through natural wormholes and used Space gems, sometimes stepping in to help struggling civilizations and spread the Angelic faith.

But their time was too short to make a big difference or gather enough faith. They barely managed to promote any Angels, let alone unlock powerful artifacts. Their efforts mainly led to them to form the basics of an Angelic battle formation, boosting their overall fighting skills.

Caesar planned to stick around on Planet Luminara Primefor another ten years, aiming to build up two full Angel Legions and at least one Archangel. Then, they would launch a big attack, taking control of part of the territory once ruled by the Skrull Empire. With plenty of troops, they'd occupy and merge with the conquered areas.

This decision was the foundation for his move into the Andromeda galaxy—a place where chaos was a chance for growth.

But as always, the universe had its own plans, not always lining up with Caesar's.

"Master, we've spotted a Ravagers fleet!" a low-ranking Angel rushed to inform Caesar as he entered the Palace.

In the vast expanse of the Andromeda galaxy, danger lurked around every corner, with predators ready to pounce at any moment. Among the countless celestial bodies, Angel was a beacon drawing both awe and greed.

"It's finally getting interesting." Caesar mused.

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Inside the Marauder spaceship, a raucous shout echoed as a Marauder caught sight of Angel soaring gracefully above Star Angel.

"By the stars, we've hit the jackpot," another Marauder exclaimed, eyes gleaming with avarice.

Over the past three years, Angel had traversed different corners of the universe, leaving behind a trail of believers and whispers of miracles in their wake. This trail had not gone unnoticed, catching the attention of a formidable figure – The Collector.

In The Collector's mind, Angel was not just a mere being; Angel was a celestial entity, a denizen of the heavens beyond the dimensional veil. Such beings were exceedingly rare, even for someone as well-connected as The Collector, whose ambition was to amass the universe's most prized treasures.

With unwavering determination, The Collector offered a staggering bounty of 100 million universe coins for the capture of Angel. To him, wealth was but a trivial pursuit, a mere means to an end.

Consider this: a mere 40,000 Cosmos Coins could secure the services of renowned hunters, while coveted artifacts like the Power Gem commanded bounties upwards of 4 billion. Yet, despite the frenzy among treasure hunters, Angel remained elusive, shrouded in mystery.

Now, Angel's planet lay before the ravenous predators, a prize ripe for the taking.

"Let's go, seize as many as we can! There must be others willing to pay handsomely for these Angels," urged one eager raider.

"By the stars, they're magnificent," breathed another, eyes fixed on the approaching celestial beings.

The Revengers ship surged forward, while two mid-level Angels called on their forces, flanking the vessel with teams of fifty low-ranking Angels, ready to confront the incoming threat.

"Kill them all!" declared Caesar, his disdain for the predators evident in his voice.

With a thunderous roar, the onslaught commenced.

Countless small fighters descended from the Revengers ship, aiming their weapons at the Angelic defenders. But their objective was not destruction – a living Angel was far more valuable.

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